Arriving at Grade Level/Course Objectives

1. Organize into Grade Level groups [K-1] [2-3] [4-5] [6-7-8] [HS]
   Note that individual grades will complete a separate map.
   Curriculum Clarification: 7 Pre-Algebra/HS Pre-Algebra and 8 Algebra/HS Algebra 1
2. In your group, review the Objectives Overview. Three Levels of Text protocol.
   Individually, within your group . . .
   • Select one word that you find significant. Share the word - no discussion.
   • Select one phrase that you find significant. Share the phrase - no discussion.
   • Select one sentence that you find significant. Share the sentence - no discussion.
   • Discussion: How did this format impact how you processed the information?
3. Individually, examine your 15 objectives list. Ask yourself:
   • Which objectives will still be important to know in 5 years?
   • Do the objectives need to be reworded so that they are in SVO format?
   • How strong and specific are the Verbs? "Know" and "learn" are not on the list.
   • Refer to the Prioritizing Curriculum graphic. Do all objectives on your list fall in the "Essential" or "Important" categories?
4. In your groups, discuss and identify the objectives that will be included as you begin the curriculum mapping process. In your discussion include
   • do all objectives fall in the "essential" or "important" categories?
   • do all objectives start with "The Learner Will (TLW)"? If implied, start your Objective with the verb.
   • do all objectives include a strong verb that correlates with a specific skill or knowledge that the student is to demonstrate?
   • do all objectives include an object (concept) that is appropriate and attainable for the students in this class/course?
5. Note: objectives that fall into the "nice to know" category should only be included in the following mapping process, provided:
   • all of the "essential" and "important" objectives have been adequately covered
   • any "new" objectives have been added to ensure math standards coverage